Queer
Garbage
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Hey boy, take a look at me Let me dirty up your mind I'll strip away your hard veneer And see what I can find The queerest of the queer The strangest of the strange The coldest of the cool The lamest of the lame The numbest of the dumb I hate to see you here You choke behind a smile A fake behind the fear The queerest of the queer This is what he pays me for I'll show you how it's done You learn to love the pain you feel Like father like son The queerest of the queer Hide inside your head The blindest of the blind The deadest of the dead You're hungry 'cause you starve While holding back the tears Choking on your smile A fake behind the fear The queerest of the queer I know what's good for you, you can touch me if you want I know you're dying to, you can touch me if you want I know what's good for you, you can touch me if you want But you can't stop The queerest of the queer The strangest of the strange The coldest of the cool The lamest of the lame The numbest of the dumb I hate to see you here You choke behind a smile A fake behind the fear The queerest of the queer The strangest of the strange The coldest of the cool You're nothing special here A fake behind the fear The queerest of the queer I know what's good for you I know you're dying to I know what's good for you I bet you're dying to You can touch me if you want You can touch me if you want You can touch me You can touch me But you can't stop
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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Queer" was written and recorded by the American rock band Garbage. It was released on November 5, 1995 as the second single from their self-titled debut album.
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Song's PerformanceThe song was a breakthrough hit for the band, reaching the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart, and the Top 20 in Australia and New Zealand.
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Unique Genre CompositionThe song has a distinct sound, featuring swirling alternative rock and electronica influences. It helped to establish Garbage’s genre-blending style.
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Controversial TitleThe song's title, "Queer", raised some eyebrows because it's a common slang term in the LGBTQ+ community. However, the song isn't directly related to sexuality; it's about feeling different and ostracized.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Queer" was directed by Stéphane Sednaoui, famous for his work with Red Hot Chili Peppers and U2. The video features actress and model Pamela Gidley.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe song includes the lyrics "The queerest of the queer", which has been interpreted as a commentary on social alienation and being an outsider.
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Reissued VersionIn 2007, a remastered version of "Queer" was included in the band’s greatest hits album, "Absolute Garbage".
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Reception and Critical Acclaim"Queer" received positive reviews from music critics and is often cited as one of Garbage's signature songs, highlighting their stylistic diversity and unique sound.
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Live Performances"Queer" has been a consistent part of Garbage's setlist on their live tours since its release.
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RemixesSeveral remixes of "Queer" have been released, including versions by Rabbit in the Moon, Danny Saber, and Adrian Sherwood. The various remixes have further demonstrated the song's broad appeal and genre-crossing potential.
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